Cute Bedroom Ideas for College Girls

International Theme

• If you are curious about different cultures and want to travel the world, you might choose an international theme for your bedroom. In college, you meet people from all over the world, as students come to the United States from countries around the globe. Pair a French floral lamp with wall decor from Japan or China. College towns usually have shops with items from around the world where you can pick up African tin hand pianos, djembe drums and Indian sari-style bedding. If you are curious about spirituality, display icons from world religions throughout your room, or dedicate one area and line them up. Display a world map on one of your walls, and put thumbtacks in the places you wish to go. Not only does this create interest in the room, it also serves as motivation.

Aspiring Photographer

• If you are an aspiring photographer, decorate your bedroom with photographs from professionals you admire. Line up vintage cameras you find at thrift stores, antique shops or rummage sales. Many vintage cameras still work. Dedicate one wall to a collage of photographs you've taken in a large frame. Line them up carefully or create a random look by overlapping the photos artistically. Collect vintage photographic magazines and frame various pages in simple black frames with white matting. Accent your room with rich wood details to create a sense of luxury.

imple and Elegant

• If you want a feminine touch but don't want a cluttered look, go for a minimalist approach. Paint your walls in a soft, eye-catching color, such as light green or teal. Find close-up photographs of flowers, pets or architecture, and display them in an evenly spaced line on your wall. For example, three close-up photos of flowers in square frames add a focal point without adding clutter. Find a stained glass lamp and place it in a corner next to your bed or desk. Simple, but elegant bedding in a crisp white or antique cream with textural accents and one or two muted accent colors make as much of a statement as bold and loud colors. A low-pile shag in a light teal or pink gives drab floors a touch of color.

Steampunk Inspirations

• Steampunk is a mixture of Victorian era dress with alternative history and science fiction elements. Paint your room in a rich burgundy. Put up flocked wallpaper on one wall, or choose regular wallpaper with a similar design if you can't afford the flocked variety. Venture to thrift stores and antique shops to find old brass accents and furniture. Your local craft store might have decorative gears or chains. If they are big enough, create a mobile to hang from your ceiling, or hang them directly on your wall. Wall hangings of dresses that end in octopus tentacles make good steampunk touches, as this is an element of science fiction fantasy with a historic bent. Rich mahogany woods or copper colors also accentuate a steampunk room. Fill your shelves with vintage books from the late 19th century or early 20th century along with old clocks, goggles or cameras. This is a cute, but eclectic design that works for the forward-thinking girl who also enjoys a bit of history.